Staff Accountant

Staff Accountant

Forest Lake / Columbus, Minnesota | On-Site| Full-Time

About Us

JP Ecommerce has been named one of the top-ten fastest-growing businesses in Minnesota by Inc. 5000 for the past four years in a row. We provide customers with high-quality bedding through our brand Bare Home. As a $100M+ e-commerce textile company, we source premium products from China, India, Pakistan, and Turkey while also manufacturing cotton products in the USA.

We’ve grown from a small startup to a team of more than 90 employees, and we’re continuing to expand as we scale our operations to support aggressive year-over-year growth. Our collaborative, entrepreneurial culture means your work has real visibility — you’ll see your analysis and your numbers directly support decisions made by leadership.

Position Overview

We’re looking for a Staff Accountant to join our growing finance team. This is an excellent opportunity for a recent accounting or finance graduate — or an early-career professional with one to two years of experience — who wants to build a career in a fast-moving, high-growth company rather than be siloed in a large corporate setting.

What should excite you about this role:

You’ll work side by side with our FP&A team and our Controller, learning directly from highly talented accounting and finance professionals. Because we’re a small company operating across both retail and international trade, you won’t be boxed into one narrow function — you’ll gain hands-on exposure to the full range of finance and accounting. You’ll take part in monthly and annual P&L reviews, contribute to special projects tied to our expansion, including Minnesota DEED economic-development initiatives, and work directly with our CEO and other members of the executive team.

This is the kind of experience you only find at a fast-paced startup that has grown 20–30% year over year: you’ll see the direct results of your work, take real ownership, and develop across the full scope of the business in a way that simply isn’t available in a larger corporate environment. It’s built for someone who is detail-oriented, eager to learn, and ready to grow — with a clear path toward Senior Accountant and beyond as you develop.

What You’ll Do

General Accounting & Month-End Close

• Prepare journal entries and assist with month-end and year-end close processes
• Perform account reconciliations, including bank, general ledger, credit card, and intercompany accounts
• Assist in preparing monthly financial statements and management reports
• Investigate and help resolve variances and discrepancies in financial data

Cost Accounting & Inventory

• Support landed-cost analysis for international imports from China, India, Pakistan, and Turkey
• Assist with monthly inventory valuations and reconciliations for finished goods
• Help track and analyze cost of goods sold (COGS) across product lines and retail channels

Transactional & Compliance Support

• Support accounts payable and accounts receivable functions as needed
• Help maintain accurate accounting records and documentation in line with GAAP
• Assist with external audit and tax-preparation requests
• Follow and help maintain internal controls, accounting policies, and procedures

Cross-Functional Support

• Partner with operations, procurement, and logistics teams to gather accurate financial data
• Support process improvements and complete ad hoc analysis to inform business decisions

What You Need

Must-Haves

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
• 0–2 years of accounting experience — relevant internships and coursework count, and strong recent graduates are encouraged to apply
• Solid understanding of GAAP and core accounting principles
• Strong Microsoft Excel skills (formulas, pivot tables, VLOOKUP)
• High attention to detail, strong organization, and a commitment to accuracy
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with eagerness to learn and grow

Highly Valued

• CPA license, or active progress toward CPA eligibility or the CPA exam
• Internship or coursework in cost accounting, inventory, or e-commerce/retail
• Exposure to accounting software or ERP systems (NetSuite a plus)
• Familiarity with data-visualization tools such as Power BI
• Interest in international trade, imports, and landed-cost analysis

Compensation & Benefits

Salary: $60,000 – $75,000 (based on experience and credentials)

Comprehensive Benefits Package:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Short-Term Disability (at no cost to employees)
• Life Insurance starting at $25,000 (at no cost to employees, with the option to purchase additional coverage)
• Paid Family and Medical Leave (PFMLA) — Paid Maternity and Paternity Leave
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with Company Match
• Paid Time Off and Holidays
• Professional development and CPA exam support
• Career advancement opportunities in a rapidly growing company

Location & Requirements

This position is 100% on-site at our Forest Lake/Columbus, Minnesota headquarters. Standard hours are Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–4:30 PM, with some flexibility based on business needs.

We are only considering candidates who:

• Currently live in Minnesota or the immediate surrounding area
• Can reliably commute to our Forest Lake/Columbus location daily
• Are available for in-person interviews at our office

Application Process

To be considered for this opportunity, please submit:

• Resume highlighting your accounting coursework and experience, any internships, and relevant skills such as Excel and exposure to ERP or accounting systems
• Cover letter explaining your interest in e-commerce and cost accounting, and why you’re excited about this growth opportunity
• Any relevant certifications or evidence of progress toward the CPA

Submit your application to: [email protected]

Visit us: https://barehome.com/

At Bare Home, we strive to create a culture where all people come first. We are committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce. Therefore, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status. Bare Home is an equal-opportunity employer, and by doing so, we aim to sustain and promote an inclusive culture that supports future growth for all.